The son of rock icon Rod Stewart experienced a boxing debut he will want to forget, suffering a brutal knockout after just 13 seconds in the ring.
A Nightmare in Nashville
Sean Stewart, the 45-year-old third eldest of Rod's eight children, stepped into the chaotic world of Misfits Boxing at a show in Nashville, Tennessee last weekend. The organisation is known for pitting social media influencers, former MMA fighters, and other celebrities against each other.
Billed simply as 'Rod Stewart's son' for the DAZN live broadcast, Sean entered the ring for the first time against an opponent 18 years his junior, Bdave. The age and experience gap was immediately apparent.
The Fastest Knockout in Misfits History
From the opening bell, Sean was immediately put on the defensive. His opponent, Bdave, who had fought on seven previous exhibition occasions, pounced. With just 13 seconds of the first round gone, Sean was caught with a vicious right hand.
Two follow-up shots sent the music legend's son crashing to the mat, where he remained prone. The referee helped him back to his feet while his opponent celebrated wildly. The quick finish set an unwanted record for Sean, marking the fastest knockout in the history of Misfits boxing.
Viewer Reaction and Analysis
The fight was an uncomfortable watch for many, with Sean appearing to have little boxing fundamentals. He repeatedly failed to keep his guard up, one of the sport's most basic rules, as Bdave targeted him with shots.
Viewers on social media platform X were quick to comment on his lack of preparation. "Why he put his hands down," one user wrote, while another observed, "1 punch and he dropped his guard, no way this guy did any sparring." A third questioned the matchmaking entirely, stating, "Tell me this fight should have happened. Rod Stewart's son could barely even push him."
His father, Rod Stewart, was not in attendance at the Nashville event, a detail that was perhaps for the best given the swift and brutal nature of the defeat.
